Vintage 1940s brooch featuring a modernist pale blue guilloche set in silver gilt. On the back of the brooch there are a number of hallmarks indicating the piece was made by Albert Scharning from sterling silver. Albert Scharning was a silversmith from Oslo, Norway.  His pieces date from the 1930's - 1950's. The brooch secures with an open 'c' clasp.  Silver gilt is a term used for laying gold over silver. 

Guilloche enamelling is a decorative process which is precise, intricate, it is a repetitive pattern engraved into an underlying material via engine turning with enamel. The word guilloche refers to the process of engine turning.

HALLMARKS

A. SCH, Norway, Sterling, 925 S.

MEASUREMENTS

The brooch measures 5.7cm / 2.2" in length and 1.6cm / 0.6" in height.

CONDITION

The brooch is in very good condition. The silver gilt on the front of the piece from age is slightly lighter than it would have been. The colour is a mix of gold and silver.

WEIGHT

6.29g

SKU

5460